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Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes denied entry to Bataclan reopening

Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes denied entry to Bataclan reopening

Jesse Hughes, the frontman of The Eagles of Death Metal band, was refused entry to the Bataclan music hall. According to the venue’s manager, Jules Frutos, Hughes and his manager are not welcome.The Eagles of Death Metal were playing on the night Islamist terrorists attacked the Bataclan, killing 89.Hughes had said some of the venue’s security guards had not showed up on the night of the Paris terror attacks, accusing them to be accomplices of the terrorists. Hughes had apologised for these statements in March, blaming the shock of the attack. Nov 13, 2016
Queen Elizabeth and Theresa May attend Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Queen Elizabeth and Theresa May attend Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Prime Minister Theresa May, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and many others joined a service at the Cenotaph in London for Remembrance Sunday. Those killed in past and present conflicts were remembered with a two minutes silence at 11 am. Dressed in black, the Queen laid a wreath of poppies at the memorial. 750 Armed Forces members marched past the Cenotaph. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Nov 13, 2016
John Kerry: We will try to implement Paris climate deal before Trump assumes office

John Kerry: We will try to implement Paris climate deal before Trump assumes office

During a visit to New Zealand US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke about the future of climate change politics.People worldwide are fearful after President-elect Donald Trump said the US will quit the Paris Agreement.Kerry said the Obama administration would try to implement a global agreement against climate change before Trump takes office. Nov 13, 2016
Juncker warns Trump presidency poses risk to US ties with Europe

Juncker warns Trump presidency poses risk to US ties with Europe

Donald Trumps surprise election victory risks upsetting the relationship between the US and the European Union, the European Commissions head Jean-Claude Juncker has said.He said the president-elect is ignorant of the EU, adding that Trump has a lot to learn about Europe, what its values are and how it works, and that it is up to the bloc to teach the Republican. Nov 12, 2016
Portland mayor calls violent protesters

Portland mayor calls violent protesters

Following the election of Donald Trump as the new president of the United States mostly peaceful protests have taken place for the third night in a row. However, violence erupted during a march in Portland, leading to several people being arrested.Speaking at a press conference the following day, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales condemned the violent clashes of anarchist protesters with police. He called for people to stay peaceful in the spirit of Portland. Nov 12, 2016
Boris Johnson laments European whinge-o-rama over Donald Trump win

Boris Johnson laments European whinge-o-rama over Donald Trump win

The UK foreign secretary said Britain should view Trumps victory as an opportunity, and that Trump wanted a spectacular relationship with the country. However, prior to the controversial Republicans surprise victory on 8 November, Johnson had admitted he was genuinely worried that Trump could become US president. Nov 11, 2016
Tensions rise on second day of anti-Trump protests

Tensions rise on second day of anti-Trump protests

Across the US protesters continue to march against Trump’s election as president for the second day in a row. Many students in cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix and San Francisco staged walkouts. During the night protests turned more aggressive. A large group of anti-Trump protesters blocked a highway in Minneapolis. Portland Police declared the protests riots “due to extensive criminal and dangerous behaviour”.Protesters outside the Trump International Hotel in Washington DC chanted “Love Trumps Hate”, Hillary Clinton’s election slogan. Nov 11, 2016
World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on US presidency win

World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on US presidency win

Leaders from around the world have congratulated Republican Donald Trump on becoming the president-elect for the United States of America, after he beat Hillary Clinton on 9 November. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke of hoping to work on the US-Russia relationship that has been especially strained of late, whilst European leaders Angela Merkel, Francios Hollande and Theresa May hoped to continue their strong relationships with America. Nov 9, 2016
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